Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy: Years of Ignored Warnings Led to Preventable Loss of 25 Lives at Illegal Venue

Dec 10, 2025 01:29 am CST

Documents reveal multiple authorities issued warnings and demolition notices against 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub for illegal construction on salt pans in Goa before a devastating fire claimed 25 lives. The club's owners had avoided compliance through appeals while continuing operations despite being flagged for numerous violations including unauthorized land conversion and coastal regulation breaches.